Driving Race Cars in Formula Car Racing Schools

It is a fact that people are attracted to cars in strange ways and is safe to assume that it’s just how we are wired as human beings. The strength of affinity might vary from one person to the other, but we really can’t help but to stop and admire a wonderful car every now and then. That’s the reason why car shows are still a thing today. Sometimes, people don’t just admire cars for “how they look” but also for their overall appeal. That’s why many dream of one day driving the cars they see only on the movies or on television.

Racing Schools: Keeping the Dream Alive

One good example of cars that command so much admiration would be Formula 1 cars. Sadly, some people believe that the closest thing we have to driving a real Formula 1 car or racecar is to play arcade driving games, your gaming console, or your or on a PC. A racing simulator or gaming device is no replacement for the real thing and in most cases actually do not provide any real preparation for this, besides learning the layout of a particular racetrack. Fortunately, you don’t have to settle with pixels or simulations to drive your first race car. If you are a real Formula 1 fan one of the best places to check out would be Formula racing schools. A number of such schools have set up shop in a number of locations all over the country.

The best part about racing schools is that not only will you be allowed to drive a Formula car but you will also be taught how to do it safely and properly. As in every other sporting activity, race car driving is a specialized technique and is nothing like your regular commute to the office. You will really feel the acceleration (0-60 in under 4 seconds) and the effect of 2Gs while cornering. Some race car driving schools even have former formula one world championship drivers teaching you the basics of race car driving. Going to a racing school can really be an exhilarating experience for fans and regular individuals alike.

It will also give you a firsthand understanding and appreciation for the talent, bravery and fitness of today’s professional racing drivers.

Depending on the racing school you visit, you might be given various options. Most will have a one day program which is perfect for people who just want to give the Formula racing cars a run on the track. There will also be 2 or 3 day programs and it will just depend on how in depth you want your race school education will be. Another thing to note is that the best racing schools out there won’t just teach you and then let you drive. The best Formula racing schools actually provide computer debriefing sessions where they use their resources to see, understand, and critique the way you drive. It will be almost as if you were a real professional driver. Through a debriefing, you will see where you are good at and what areas you can improve on.

Don’t Let Dreams Be Dreams

All professional racing drivers have started their careers at a racing school. If you love auto racing and would really want to learn how to drive a race car, enroll yourself in a racing school. Not only will you fulfill your wish of finally driving a powerful machine, you will also be taught how to drive like the pros. Nothing will make you happier than a lap or ten on the track in a Formula racecar.

About Allen Berg

Allen Berg ranks among Canada's top racing personalities. He won the Formula Pacific Tasman Championship, won at Silverstone against Ayrton Senna and Martin Brundle in perhaps the greatest year ever in British Formula 3, and qualified for nine starts in F1, a record bettered among his countrymen only by Gilles and Jacques Villeneuve.